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So you’ve just attended a networking event, virtually or maybe even in person. Now what? Here are some tips to keep that new connection connected and a part of your network: 1. Connect on LinkedIn. For starters, connect on LinkedIn and include a message (e.g., something about the event where you connected) to give that personal touch. You can even make notes on LinkedIn about where and when you...
Submitted by Rebecca Summerfield, Career Services Consultant Failure. It is such a dirty word. No one likes to fail - we all want to succeed. But without failure, there can be no growth. As a baby, we learn to walk. But didn’t we all fall, a million times, before we had more steady footing? Didn’t we all fall over on our two-wheeler bicycles before we could ride in a straight line? What did we...
Ahh! What do we think of when we take that first sip of luscious, creamy hot chocolate? The taste and smell may evoke childhood memories of cold winter days and coming into a warm and inviting home after sledding or playing outside. Whether you enjoy yours with or without marshmallows, there is no doubt that this drink of the Mayans is delicious. Top reasons we should drink more hot chocolate It...
The night sky provides an awe-inspiring – and challenging – subject for photography. Shutter Speed To capture sharp pinpoint-looking stars, you’ll need to keep exposures as short as possible to avoid “star trailing” caused by the Earth’s rotation (seen in the above photo). There are apps to calculate the optimal shutter speed for a given lens/camera, but I usually do well with exposures of 20...
It’s 2021 and we’ve just said goodbye to one of the most challenging years we’ve had. It’s time to start the year off right and work toward those new year’s resolutions. One of those new year’s resolutions may be to start eating healthier and you may be experimenting this month with Veganuary or eating more of a plant-based diet. If this sounds like you, here are some tips to get started with...
Want to learn how to conserve water? Here are our top ten tips that students and the community can use to conserve water.
There’s nothing more Canadian than a visit to a sugar shack! Learn how maple syrup is made and find the best nearby sugar shacks to visit!
There are many options available for students who are looking to complete a post-secondary credential. One option to consider is whether you want to study full time, part time or through continuing education. It’s important to know the difference so you can choose the option that’s right for you. Full-time post-secondary Full-time post-secondary programs allow students to pursue a credential such...
Find the best places to toboggan in London, Ontario so you can get out there and enjoy the winter weather! Plus, get tips to keep things safe and fun.
As you work toward completing your college program, you may be thinking about next steps to enhance your career opportunities. One option is to head back to school to complete another credential. There are a number of academic pathways that allow you to move to a different program or a different school without needing to repeat courses. (To learn more about academic pathways, click here to read...